If you're looking for a quick dinner packed with flavor, this Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is one of the easiest meals you can make.
Tender chicken strips are cooked until golden and coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the pan or on the grill.
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even serving over rice bowls for a simple family dinner. The sticky teriyaki sauce paired with juicy chicken creates a dish that everyone at the table will love.
And the best part? You only need a few simple ingredients to make it happen.
Why You'll Love This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Ready in about 20 minutes
- Sweet, savory, and packed with flavor
- Perfect for rice bowls, wraps, or salads
- Family-friendly and picky eater approved
- Great for meal prep
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- My Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, sliced (optional)
How to Make Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
1. Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. If using chicken breasts, slice them into strips so they cook evenly.
2. Heat the Pan or Grill
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
3. Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken strips and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, allowing them to get golden brown.
4. Add the Teriyaki Sauce
Reduce the heat slightly and pour in the teriyaki sauce.
Stir the chicken so it gets fully coated in the sauce.
5. Let the Sauce Thicken
Allow the sauce to simmer for 3–5 minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky and glossy.
6. Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
What to Serve with Teriyaki Chicken
This grilled teriyaki chicken pairs perfectly with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Fried rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Asian cucumber salad
- Roasted broccoli
It also works great in teriyaki chicken rice bowls with shredded carrots, cabbage, and avocado.
Tips for the Best Teriyaki Chicken
Don't overcrowd the pan
Cooking in batches helps the chicken caramelize instead of steaming.
Use a cast-iron skillet
It helps develop that delicious golden crust.
Let the sauce thicken
The longer it simmers, the more sticky and flavorful it becomes.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover teriyaki chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.
This recipe is also great for meal prep lunches throughout the week.
Make It a Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Turn this recipe into an easy bowl meal:
- Add cooked rice to a bowl
- Top with grilled teriyaki chicken
- Add shredded carrots, cucumbers, and avocado
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Dinner is served!
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
This is the best-grilledd teriyaki chicken you will ever make!
Ingredients
- 8 boneless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup of homemade teriyaki sauce or storebought sauce
- 3 green onions chopped
- sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into a shallow baking dish along ½ cup of the sauce. Keep some sauce aside to serve with the chicken. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and throw away the remaining marinade in the pan.
- Heat the grill to 350 degrees. Grill chicken for about 7-8 minutes per side until chicken is done and no longer pink and registers 155-160 on a meat thermometer.
- Baste chicken with teriyaki sauce during the cooking process.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 breastAmount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1570mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 44g
i love teriyaki chicken. This looks so yummy.
Looks so good (and easy!)- Thanks for the dinner idea!
Oh my goodness you are speaking my language! This is my favorite dinner and what an easy recipe, definitely making this tomorrow night!
This looks and sounds delicious! Great tevipe for my low carb diet!
I definitely need to make my own teriyaki sauce and make this chicken! Homemade is the way to go when it comes to sauce.
This recipe looks really good. I love teriyaki chicken, but I've never made it before myself. I bet this recipe is really good.
I am drooling over this chicken. Looks heavenly! This needs to happen soon!
My son’s favorite dish is Fried Chicken. This is a great alternative that I can try at home. I hope he’ll like it!
We're hosting a weekend party, I can't wait to use your recipe! Such a flavorful barbecue option!
Teriyaki chicken is one of my favorite meals when we go to a Japanese restaurant. Now, I can make it at home. Thanks for sharing!
Such a delicious and simple recipe! Thanks for sharing. I love learning new ways that I can cook up chicken!
This looks AMAZING! As soon as it warms up, we'll be grilling most nights, and this chicken is going on the list! Yum!
Love teriyaki anything! Grilled chicken with teriyaki would be perfect on a hot summer's day. Pinning for later.